Missouri voters defeated a gas tax increase 54:46. The gas tax under this proposal would have increased gradually for a total 10 cent increase.
The gas tax increase had bipartisan ledership support in Missouri.
Options on the table for legislators to increase transportation funding in Missouri:
- increasing various license and registration fees for Department of Transportation
- a gas tax increase of 2 cents that would not require voter approval
- dedicating online sales tax revenue to transportation
- implement pay as your drive
St. louis Dispatch | Gas tax defeat means Missouri lawmakers will be seeking money for roads